Portland Farmers’ Market to temporarily move to Payson Park

Sign of summer: Farmers market returns to Deering Oaks

Portland's first outdoor market of the season boasted leafy greens, jazzy music and sunny weather.

Making the case for celery, beyond a vehicle for peanut butter

Could local varieties or a celebrity influencer help boost the vegetable's stature?

Farmers markets are faring well during the pandemic

Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.

An increased appetite for local food keeps farm stores bustling

The farms are also trying harder to reach customers directly, updating websites and holding sales.

Green Plate Special: Finally! A way to preserve an early summer garlic scape haul

This versatile scape condiment can be drizzled on crostini, turned into salad dressing or used to sauce pasta.

The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently

The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.

Farmers markets move outdoors to bigger spaces, with new rules

Their role has changed, too, from social gathering to an essential service during the pandemic.

Sande’s Picks: Fat Boy opens under new ownership

Already in an unpredictable business, farmers face more uncertainties than ever

As planting season looms, the state's farmers wonder what to plant, how much to plant and how to sell it safely.